Meet Dana Bos, CMC of CompassCare and ALCA New England Corporate Partner

April 18, 2025   |   Corporate Partner Spotlight

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What geographic area do you cover, Dana?

We cover New York City, Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT.

What services do you provide that would be helpful for care managers and their clients to be aware of? 

CompassCare provides:

  • Companion Care – Coordinating and assistance with managing social activities and events, planning engagement activities, light housekeeping & laundry, running errands and shopping, managing appointments, meal preparation and dining together, and engaging in many other client specific interests and tasks. Our CompassCare Assistants travel with clients as needed.
  • Personal Assistance – Medication reminders, walking assists, safety supervision with bathing and dressing, and daily exercise.
  • Household Management and Personal Administration – Managing schedules and appointments, overseeing client calendars, managing home maintenance appointments, ordering groceries and household supplies, assistance with technology, and assistance with personal administration such as sorting mail and bill paying.
  • Concierge Services – Arranging and managing client specific outings such as social visits with friends and family, making travel arrangements, purchasing tickets for cultural events, ordering of gifts and clothing, and enrichment activities such as drawing, gardening and other pursuits to promote engagement.

All of our CompassCare Assistants (CCAs, our caregivers) are Certified Nurse Assistants and/or Home Health Aides, and all CCAs are CPR and First Aid certified.

Why did you go into this business?  

I am a certified member (CMC) of The National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM), and a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and member of the National Council of Certified Dementia Practioners (NCCDP). I have a background in psychology and over 20 years of experience in hospitality. I have always had a deep love for working with the older population, volunteering in a nursing home throughout high school and college. I am passionate about aging in place and improving the lives of older adults, and I am dedicated to working with clients and their loved ones to establish innovative and personalized plans of care. In my role at CompassCare, I oversee the team of Client Service Managers who work every day to ensure exceptional service and to meeting the ongoing needs of each and every client.

What separates you from others in this field?

CompassCare was created by leaders in Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Hospitality. The company was founded back in 2014 on the simple premise that most people prefer to live independently at home as they grow older. We felt that the best way to empower this independence was to create a homecare company built on both evidence-based care and best in class hospitality.

Two other points:

  • CompassCare was started by Cornell-trained geriatricians and gerontologists in collaboration with leaders in hospitality, our senior staff has collectively logged well over 150 years of direct clinical, academic and professional experience in the field of home care. They bring their complete personal and professional experiences and skills together at CompassCare.
  • Co-Founder of CompassCare, Mark S. Lachs, MD, MPH is the Irene and Roy Psaty Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Co-Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Weill Medical College. He is also Director of Cornell’s Center for Aging Research and Clinical Care and Director of Geriatrics for the New York-Presbyterian Health System. Dr. Lachs’ research, teaching, and clinical experience center on improving the quality of life for older adults. An internationally recognized authority on the field of elder abuse, he has authored over 100 articles on the subject and other areas of gerontology, and conducted important research on the topic.

What do you enjoy in your free time?

I love to travel. Whether it’s getting on a plane or going on a local road trip, I love to explore new places and meet new people. To me, life is an accumulation of experiences and relationships. I also love to cook, long walks, swimming and boating. When I have free time, another thing I love to do is just relish in relaxation with no plans, no appointments, and no agenda!

To reach Dana: Dana Bos, CMC; Director of Client Relations and Development; CompassCare, LLC; danabos@compasscarellc.com ; www.CareWhenYouNeedIt.com ; For referrals: (917) 633-4941

 

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